What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: DMP/04/26/GAU-HCM)?

• Submit only hand-delivered bids; no email or fax submissions accepted. • Deliver to: Ground Floor Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein. • Closing date: 07 July 2026 at 10:00 CAT. • Late submissions will not be accepted. • Bids must be in a sealed envelope. • Mandatory Returnable Documents must be submitted; failure results in disqualification. • Use official forms provided; do not retype. • All returnable documents, sections, and annexures listed in the document must be included.

How will bids be evaluated?

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What are the technical specifications?

• Service required: Solar PV Training aligned to Unit Standard 113890 (NQF Level 4, 5 credits). • Training must be a 5-day in-house course. • Deliverables include printed certificates of competence. • Learning outcomes: - Identify symbols and components. - Understand and describe circuits and components. - Sketch and construct a stand-alone photovoltaic circuit. - Analyze solar and wind data. - Calculate loads, battery ratings, and wind/solar hybrid ratings. - Use computer software for design. - Select appropriate system components. - Complete tasks.

What financial requirements apply to bidders?

• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all taxes. • Submit fixed price offers; indicate cost breakdown and price escalation basis if applicable. • Complete Pricing and Delivery Schedule Form (Section 4) and BOQ/Pricing Schedule (Section 10). • Use the provided pricing schedule format; deviations may render bid non-responsive. • Discounted prices considered only in final evaluation on an unconditional basis. • PRASA may negotiate market-related prices with top bidders if initial prices are not market-related.

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

• Tax Compliance: Submit valid SARS Pin or TCS certificate; CSD number acceptable if no Pin. • Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory for local suppliers; foreign suppliers without local entity are exempt. • B-BBEE: Points allocated for specific goals (Black Women-owned and Black-owned EME/QSE). • Disclosure: Complete SBD4 form disclosing state employment, conflicts of interest, and PEP/PIP relationships. • Legal compliance: Bidders must comply with all applicable national and local laws. • No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state or their companies.

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

• Closing date: 07 July 2026. • Closing time: 10:00 CAT. • Bid validity period: 90 working days from closing date. • No briefing session or site visit details are provided.

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

• Contact person: Makgwale Tshehla. • Telephone: 011 085 7084. • Email: metrorailgptenders2@prasa.com and makgwale.tshehla@prasa.com. • Submission address: Ground Floor Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein. • Complaints email: Complaints@prasa.com.

PRASA Solar PV Training RFQ Gauteng

RFQRFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdfReview complete

Description

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf

Scope: Provide Solar PV Training services as per Unit Standard 113890 (NQF Level 4, 5 credits).

Important Dates

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf (RFQ)

Closing date: 07 July 2026.
Closing time: 10:00 CAT.
Bid validity period: 90 working days from closing date.
No briefing session or site visit details are provided.

Contact Information

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf (RFQ)

Contact person: Makgwale Tshehla.
Telephone: 011 085 7084.
Email: [email protected] and [email protected].
Submission address: Ground Floor Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein.
Complaints email: [email protected].

Submission Guidelines

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf (RFQ)

Submit only hand-delivered bids; no email or fax submissions accepted.
Deliver to: Ground Floor Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein.
Closing date: 07 July 2026 at 10:00 CAT.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Bids must be in a sealed envelope.
Mandatory Returnable Documents must be submitted; failure results in disqualification.
Use official forms provided; do not retype.
All returnable documents, sections, and annexures listed in the document must be included.

Evaluation Criteria

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf (RFQ)

General

Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, nor have directors/members who are state employees.
Foreign suppliers must disclose their residency, branch, or income status in South Africa. If none apply, SARS TCS PIN/CSD registration is not required.
Bidders must be compliant with all tax obligations and provide proof (SARS PIN or CSD number).
Registration on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) is mandatory unless exempt as a foreign supplier.

Technical

Must be accredited to deliver training for Unit Standard 113890 (proof required).
Must demonstrate experience in similar projects (scored under Technical/Functionality Requirements, minimum threshold: 60%).

Legal

Full compliance with South African laws and regulations.
No history of restrictive practices, corruption, or tender defaulters listing.

Technical Specifications

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf (RFQ)

Service required: Solar PV Training aligned to Unit Standard 113890 (NQF Level 4, 5 credits).
Training must be a 5-day in-house course.
Deliverables include printed certificates of competence.
Learning outcomes:
Identify symbols and components.
Understand and describe circuits and components.
Sketch and construct a stand-alone photovoltaic circuit.
Analyze solar and wind data.
Calculate loads, battery ratings, and wind/solar hybrid ratings.
Use computer software for design.
Select appropriate system components.
Complete tasks.

Experience & Qualifications

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf

Experience evaluated in Stage 2 (Technical/Functionality).
Scoring based on number of successfully completed similar Solar PV training projects.
Provide proof: appointment letters, project descriptions, client contacts, completion certificates.
Minimum threshold: 60% score required to proceed to price evaluation.

Quality Management

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf

No specific quality management requirements stated beyond general compliance and warranty obligations.

Pricing Schedule

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf

Complete Pricing and Delivery Schedule Form (Section 4) and BOQ (Section 10).
Prices in ZAR, inclusive of taxes; provide cost breakdown.
Use prescribed format; deviations may lead to non-responsiveness.
Discounts considered only in final evaluation unconditionally.

Financial Requirements

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf (RFQ)

Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all taxes.
Submit fixed price offers; indicate cost breakdown and price escalation basis if applicable.
Complete Pricing and Delivery Schedule Form (Section 4) and BOQ/Pricing Schedule (Section 10).
Use the provided pricing schedule format; deviations may render bid non-responsive.
Discounted prices considered only in final evaluation on an unconditional basis.
PRASA may negotiate market-related prices with top bidders if initial prices are not market-related.

Compliance Requirements

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf (RFQ)

Tax Compliance: Submit valid SARS Pin or TCS certificate; CSD number acceptable if no Pin.
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory for local suppliers; foreign suppliers without local entity are exempt.
B-BBEE: Points allocated for specific goals (Black Women-owned and Black-owned EME/QSE).
Disclosure: Complete SBD4 form disclosing state employment, conflicts of interest, and PEP/PIP relationships.
Legal compliance: Bidders must comply with all applicable national and local laws.
No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state or their companies.

Health & Safety

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf

Submit a Letter of Good Standing for COIDA as a mandatory requirement.

Contractual Terms

Source: RFQ SOLAR PV TRAINING.pdf

Warranty: Supplier warrants items are fit for purpose and defect-free for one year from acceptance.
Indemnity: Supplier indemnifies PRASA against negligence, infringement, or defective work.
Subcontracting: Requires prior PRASA approval; prime contractor remains liable.
Governing law: South African law applies; parties submit to non-exclusive jurisdiction of SA courts.
Disclosure: Bidders must disclose state employment, conflicts, and PEP/PIP relationships via SBD4.
PRASA may appoint an alternative bidder if the successful bidder fails to sign or meet conditions.

Core procurement rules

These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)

Act 53 of 2003

high

Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217

Act 108 of 1996 (s217)

high

Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

Act 5 of 2000

high

Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)

Act 12 of 2004

high

Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)

Act 28 of 2024

high

Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Act 2 of 2000

medium

Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)

Act 3 of 2000

medium

Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Sector-specific rules

These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.

Higher Education Act

Act 101 of 1997

medium

Relevant to universities, TVET colleges and public higher-education procurement.

Relevant because this tender appears to involve schools, universities, TVET colleges, education departments, or learning institutions.

South African Schools Act (SASA)

Act 84 of 1996

medium

Supply of accredited solar pv training services (unit standard 113890, nqf level 4)

Supply of accredited solar pv training services (unit standard 113890, nqf level 4)

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Critical Requirements

Typical Documents

Core procurement rules

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)

Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)

Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)

Sector-specific rules

Higher Education Act

South African Schools Act (SASA)

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)

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